Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
Argentina, Chile
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Russia/Siberia, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
Aloysia arequipensis,Aloysia brasiliensis,Aloysia barbata
Summer lilac, Winter gilliflower
Habitat
Roadsides, Scrubs
meadows, Open areas, Roadsides, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
4-9
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
White, Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brownish Red
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Insects, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
-
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Insects
Allergy
Skin irritation
Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
-
Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antispasmodic, Febrifuge
Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Repellent, Used as an insecticide
Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Herb, Vegetable, Mixed Border
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ALOYSIA triphylla
HESPERIS matronalis
Common Name
Lemon Verbena, Lemon beebrush
Dame's Rocket, Sweet Rocket
In Hindi
Lemon Verbena
डेम के रॉकेट
In German
Lemon Verbena
Rockets Freifrau
In French
Aloysia
Rocket Dame
In Spanish
Aloysia triphylla
Rocket Dame
In Greek
Lemon Verbena
Rocket Dame του
In Portuguese
Aloysia triphylla
Rocket de Dame
In Polish
Lemon Verbena
Rocket Dame
In Latin
Lemon Verbena
Hesperis Rocket
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Brassicales
Family
Verbenaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Lemon Verbena and Dame's Rocket
Wondering what are the properties of Lemon Verbena and Dame's Rocket? We provide you with everything About Lemon Verbena and Dame's Rocket. Lemon Verbena doesn't have thorns and Dame's Rocket doesn't have thorns. Also Lemon Verbena does not have fragrant flowers. Lemon Verbena has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Dame's Rocket has allergic reactions like Skin irritation. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Lemon Verbena and Dame's Rocket and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Lemon Verbena and Dame's Rocket
Season and care of Lemon Verbena and Dame's Rocket is important to know. While considering everything about Lemon Verbena and Dame's Rocket Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lemon Verbena season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Dame's Rocket season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Lemon Verbena is Clay, Loam and for Dame's Rocket is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lemon Verbena is Neutral, Alkaline and for Dame's Rocket is Neutral, Alkaline.
Lemon Verbena and Dame's Rocket Physical Information
Lemon Verbena and Dame's Rocket physical information is very important for comparison. Lemon Verbena height is 30.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Dame's Rocket height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Lemon Verbena and Dame's Rocket are as follows:
Lemon Verbena flower color: White
Lemon Verbena leaf color: Green
Dame's Rocket flower color: White, Pink and Lavender
- Dame's Rocket leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Lemon Verbena and Dame's Rocket
Care of Lemon Verbena and Dame's Rocket include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lemon Verbena pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Dame's Rocket pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Lemon Verbena needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Dame's Rocket needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.